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SABIC serves up lightweight innovative materials for aircraft food tray arm

SABIC serves up lightweight innovative materials for aircraft food tray arm

Proof of concept validates feasibility and benefits of replacing aluminum with LNP* Thermocomp* specialty compounds The airline industry is continually striving for weight reduction to improve fuel economy for cost savings and a lower carbon footprint. One important strategy for weight-out is replacement of traditional materials such as metal with lightweight engineering thermoplastics. The key, of course, is finding the right material – a

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